Child's Toolbox
Build this toolbox with your child or
make it as a gift, filled with small size tools it makes a
fantastic birthday or Christmas present. You will probably
be asked to make one for adults as well, it is handy in the
garden or workshop as a tote for small tools and
supplies. Cut List 1 - 13 1/2" X 5" length of 1/2" plywood for bottom. 2 - 14 1/2" X 2 1/2" lengths of 3/8" or 1/2" plywood for sides. 2 - 6" X 5" lengths of 1/2" plywood
for ends. 1 - 14 1/2" length of 3/4" dowel. 14 - #6 X 1 1/4" flat head wood
screws. Construction Cut the above pieces,
then complete the ends following the drawing below, drill
the holes for the handle first, then trim the
tops. Insert the dowel into the holes in the
end pieces, then with # 6 X 1 1/4" screws and glue fasten
the two ends to the bottom as shown: Fasten the two side pieces to the ends
with # 6 X 1 1/4" screws and glue. Slide the dowel out until
it almost comes through one end, apply a small amount glue
to the exposed end of the dowel, and to the cavity in the
opposite end, slide the dowel back in to position. Drill a
pilot hole from the top down into the dowel and insert a #6
X 1 1/4" screw at each end. Add this name plaque project to the tool box, print out child's
name in a large plain font, tape paper to a pine board. Punch through
the letters with an awl to mark screw positions. Include the board and
enough screws to spell the childs name, smaller hands may need pilot
holes drilled for the screws. Small
Tool Suggestions
How to Use a Coping Saw
- Instructions on the basic use of a coping saw
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Carpentry For Boys by J.S. Zerme, M.E. - online reprint
A book which treats, in a most practical and fascinating manner all subjects pertaining to the "King of Trades"; showing the care and use of tools; drawing; designing, and the laying out of work; the principles involved in the building of various kinds of structures, and the rudiments of architecture. It contains over two hundred and fifty illustrations made especially for this work, and includes also a complete glossary of the technical terms used in the art. The most comprehensive volume on this subject ever published for boys. |
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